Save the Date
Thu, Nov 15: Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic at Vivint Smart Home Arena
Tue, Nov 20: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve at Vivint Smart Home Arena
Thu, Nov 22: Pilgrim 5k - Thanksgiving Point
Mon, Nov 26: GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST DEADLINE Gale Center of History and Culture - South Jordan, UT
Thu, Nov 29: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert at Abravanel Hall
Sat, Dec 1: 18th Anniversary of the Holiday Open House & Art Fair at Red Butte Garden
Sat, Dec 1: Jingle Bell Run Salt Lake City - Arthritis Foundation Utah at Highland High School - Salt Lake City
Mon, Dec 10: Candy Cane Hunt 2018 at Draper City Park, Utah
Wed, Dec 19: Christmas with the Celts at Egyptian Theatre Historic Park City, Utah
Sat, Dec 22: Darci Lynne & Friends Live! at Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
Sat, Dec 29: A Magical Cirque Christmas at Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
*Some events may have additional dates. Click through to see more information.
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
I remember the first time Madison lied to me: She was 3 years old. I had offered a trip to the playground, but first she needed to put her toys away. She really, really wanted to go to the playground, and after we got her shoes on, I asked whether she had put the Duplos and blocks back in their bins. She answered, "Yes? Yes. Yes." "Um, Madison, are they still on the floor in the playroom?" I asked. "No? No." she replied. "Let's go see together," I said, holding out my hand. When we got downstairs and Madison saw all the building toys on the floor, she burst into tears. It wasn't embarrassment at having been caught in a lie; it was the shock of realizing that even though she really, really wanted those toys to have been put away so she could go to the playground, they hadn't been.
The "wishing doesn't make it so" truth is one we all confront constantly throughout life. I'm doing it right now.
See, I like summer. Actually, I like late spring best, when the world is bursting with new life and new colors and the promise of even more sun to come. So I've been busily avoiding swapping out the summer clothes in our drawers for the winter clothes up in the attic, even though it's November. I tell myself that it's because I've been so busy, as doing it right takes a couple of hours, but the truth is that looking at sleeveless shirts on my shelves feeds the illusion that we're not really hurtling headlong toward gray days, long nights, and icy pavement. I'd probably be more comfortable right now wearing cozy sweaters and scarves, and yet a part of me believes that dressing for warm weather will make it so.
It's silly, sure, and this weekend I'll face facts, do the chore, and be better off as a result. But understanding that this impulse to deceive ourselves is a very human one makes it easier to empathize when our kids lie, which in turn helps us teach them to recognize it as a mistake that can be fixed. When Madison was horrified that the blocks were still on the floor, I said, pleasantly, "Oh! See, they're still there. Want a hand picking them up, or do you want to do it yourself?"
Actually, I'm kinda hoping Madison says this same thing this weekend when she sees me going up and down the stairs with armfuls of coats and sweatshirts. Maybe wishing will make it so.
—Debra Ross, Publisher, EntertainmentCalendar.com
Give the Gift That Keeps On Giving - CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE
Our 2019 Season starts off on a high note and leaves you with tunes you’ll whistle night and noon. As you hitch a ride on a magical flying car and make a bee line for Putnam County you’ll be drawn into the sites and sounds of the majestic Notre Dame. Later you’ll find sanctuary back at CenterPoint for a heartwarming Christmas celebration. Whether it’s on the Barlow Main Stage or the Leishman Performance Hall, the CenterPoint Legacy Theater’s 2019 Season promises theater at its finest that you are not going to want to miss! Season tickets are now available and can be purchased by calling their box office at (801) 298-1302, by going online to or click on the link: https://bit.ly/2P5ddJz
Scales & Tails Reptile Meet and Greet
Do your kids love animals? Do you have a son or daughter that is fascinated by reptiles? Then come visit us for some hands on education! We open our showroom and retail shop up to the public every Monday - Friday to come in and see and touch some of the coolest reptiles on the planet!! Come in for a behind the scenes tour of our travel company! You’ll get to see many of the animals stars we use in our performances!
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Illuminate - Utah's Light Art and Tech Fest 2018
The Utah Arts Alliance announces the Second annual ILLUMINATE SALT LAKE Festival November 9th & 10th. This event invites the community to explore our city in entirely new ways and to see it in a whole new light, by illuminating our culture and community through art and technology.
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FAMILY ART SATURDAY - Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
UMOCA invites children of all ages and their families to discover our changing exhibitions and participate together in hands-on art making activities led by a trained educator. Each activity connects to a brand new idea, medium or theme explored by an artist currently exhibited in the museum. Projects are suitable from toddler to tween in a wide range of abilities.
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HANUKKAH MARKET - I J & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
The JCC is excited to host our annual Hanukkah Market on Sunday, November 11 from 12 - 5 pm. Admission to the market is FREE and we invite all to experience the great things that our local community has to offer; Vendors of food, books, gifts, and crafts will be selling items to help celebrate the holiday season. An emphasis is placed on local artisans and businesses. Entertainment will be available throughout the building, including music, a magic show, a juggler and the Children’s Art Yard.
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90-Second Newbery Film Festival: Deadline January 7
Does your child like reading books? Does she like making movies or would want to learn how? Does he want to become internet-famous?
Submissions are now open for the 8th Annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Kid filmmakers create weird short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books in about 90 seconds (adult help ok). Weird twists encouraged: “Charlotte’s Web” as a horror movie! “Holes” as a musical! Your movie can be featured on the 90-Second Newbery website and may be included in our annual special gala screenings in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Rochester NY, San Antonio, Detroit, and many other cities. The deadline is January 11, 2019—so get cracking! Beginners welcome! Learn complete details at http://www.90secondnewbery.com.
KidsOutAndAbout.com is the national media sponsor of the 90-Second Newbery Festival... because it's great for kids and represents just about everything we believe in.
Is a Family Photography Session in Your Future?
Whether you're looking for the perfect image to include in a holiday card or you realize that Grandma's all-time favorite gift is still more photos of her grandbabies, November is high season for getting family portraits done.
If you're booking a professional session, of course you'll want to make the most of the time and money and money you're spending, but these tips will help amateurs, too.
